Programs

Is the ice on the lake yet?

We offer all kids the opportunity to explore the world of paddling thru a free 30min experience.

This is a great way to understand what a canoe or kayak can feel like and spark the pleasure of paddling.

These programs are held at the Lake and at the Pool.

All paddlers must be a Club Member – Club Membership primary covers the cost of the mandatory paddling insurance.

Membership does not cover the cost of buying all the boats and equipment, storing all the boats and equipment, insuring it all, training coaches, paying coaches (let alone volunteer coaches), buying camp supplies, buying bug spray and suncreen for paddlers, running free events, paying for administration expenses such as book-keeping, legal, financial, phone service, emails, websites, marketing, photography, internet access for the volunteers etc.

• 2024 Adult Membership $50
• 2024 Youth Membership $20

Includes:

• Basic Paddling Insurance
• Access to Free Events
• Access to Drop-In Days
• Access to Member Only Events
• Access to Club Boats and Equipment
• For Paddlers 12-16 yrs old, access to the BC Summer Games qualification events and the opportunity to participate in the BC Summer Games

As a member, you are welcome to attend our Members Only Drop-in days and, for a small drop-in fee, use the Club Canoes and Kayaks at West Lake Provincial Park.

• Cost $10/hr per canoe
• Cost $5/hr per kayak
• Club Membership Required
• All Equipment Included

Prerequisite:

• Basic paddling skills are required.
• No supervision or training provided by PGCKC Staff
• There are no lifeguards at West Lake
• Youth Members cannot paddle alone
• Our canoes can accomodate most youths and adults
• Our kayaks may not accomodate all youths nor most adults due to the size of the cockpit, width of the seat and length of the boat.

Dates & Location:

• 2024 Pending

This 1 hour program introduces kids to paddling in a variety of boats as well as covering basic water and boat safety topics.

Suitable for new paddlers or those who have used a kayak a couple times but with no formal paddle stroke training.

These programs are held at the Lake and the Pool

Adults interested in a Learn to Paddle can connect with Rick Brine from Backwater Paddling

• Cost $30 per paddler
• Club Membership Required
• All Equipment Included

Prerequisite:

• No previous paddling experience required.
• Paddlers should be comfortable swimming whilst wearing a lifejacket.
• Our canoes can accomodate most youths and adults
• Our kayaks may not accomodate all youths nor most adults due to the size of the cockpit, width of the seat and length of the boat. Details are generally noted in a program description or contact us for specifics.

Dates & Location:

• 2024 Pending

Adults looking to Learn to Paddle (canoe & kayak) can inquire w Rick from Backwater Paddling (https://backwater.ca/)

Paddlers 6-11 years old looking to develop basic paddling skills and learn some fun water games can Learn to Paddle a Kayak in a Pool environment.

Pools allow paddlers to learn the skills they need before summer comes but are also great for kids who need to increase their confidence in a warm, controlled environment where concerns about water temperature, weeds in the lakes, waves and other new situations can impeed their ability to explore this sport and build the skills they need to be safe.

• Cost $100 per paddler
• Club Membership Required
• All Equipment Included
• Entry to Pool Included

Prerequisite:

• No previous paddling experience required.
• Paddlers should be comfortable swimming whilst wearing a lifejacket.
• Our kayaks may not accomodate all youths nor most adults due to the size of the cockpit, width of the seat and length of the boat. Details are generally noted in a program description or contact us for specifics.

Dates & Location:

• 2024 Pending

Paddlers born 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 interested in joining the Prince George 2024 Team to complete in the Maple Ridge BC Summer Games will focus on the technical skills required to paddle K1/K2 kayaks and C1/C2/C4 canoes and Canoe / Kayak Polo.

• Try-Out Day 2024 Pending – please email if interested
• Potential Training Days: Wednesday Evenings but subject to pool availability.
• Canoe Polo (aka Kayak Polo) will be held in the pool during Spring 2024
• Sprint Kayak and Canoe Training will be held at the lake June & July 2024
• BC Summer Games July 18-21st. Paddlers will be transported by BC Games bus, will stay in BC Games accomodations and eat BC Games provided meals.
• There are two costs to compete in the BC Summer Games: Fee for Training with PGCKC and Fee for BC Games participation (includes bus, accomodations, meals, entertainment, and racing shirt)
• Parent Volunteers are required as Officials, Parent Supervisors, Safety Boat Drivers, etc